Chris Pratt is ready to reunite with James Gunn for another Guardians of the Galaxy adventure. Following the filmmaker’s departure from DC Studios alongside Peter Safran, the Marvel actor has expressed interest in seeing Gunn return to direct a potential fourth instalment of the superhero franchise. However, Pratt’s comments are an expression of interest rather than confirmation that another movie is in development.
Speaking to MovieZine while promoting his upcoming film Way of the Warrior Kid, Pratt discussed the possibility of working with Gunn again. The actor made it clear that he would welcome another collaboration with the filmmaker, who directed all three previous Guardians movies.
“That would be awesome. I love working with James. He’s the man,” Pratt said. He also acknowledged that he had not spoken with Gunn since the news of his departure emerged.
Why Chris Pratt Wants James Gunn Back
Pratt particularly appreciates Gunn’s involvement throughout the original trilogy, something he considers relatively uncommon for a franchise of this scale.
“All I’ll say is I love James. He directed all three movies, and that’s pretty rare… so if he wanted to come back and bring it back, I would love that.”
Gunn’s departure from DC Studios has naturally encouraged questions about his next creative move. He previously established a strong relationship with Marvel through the Guardians of the Galaxy films, transforming a relatively lesser-known superhero team into one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s most recognisable groups.
The original film arrived in 2014, followed by Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 in 2017 and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 in 2023.
Is Guardians of the Galaxy 4 Happening?
Despite Pratt’s enthusiasm, Marvel Studios has not announced a fourth Guardians of the Galaxy film or confirmed Gunn’s return to the franchise.
There is, however, an existing reason to expect more of Pratt’s Star-Lord. The closing moments of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 included the message that the Legendary Star-Lord would return. Pratt also previously indicated that discussions and steps were underway to bring Peter Quill back to the MCU.
For now, another reunion with Gunn remains a possibility rather than a confirmed project. Whether Marvel eventually revisits the original team or develops a different direction for Star-Lord, Pratt has made his preference clear: he would happily work with Gunn again.
